January Scholarships

Girls Impact the World Film Festival ScholarshipSponsor: ConnectherAmount: Up to $5,000Closing Date: January 20, 2019 – extended to February 1, 2019Description: Scholarship is open to students in 8th grade, high school and college undergraduates who are under the age of 25. Applicant must submit a 3-6 minute short film that raises awareness about critical issues affecting women and girls around the world OR propose solutions to critical challenges faced by women.

Childhood Cancer Sibling Scholarship ProgramSponsor: Northwestern MutualAmount: $5,000Closing Date: January 30, 2019 – extended to February 4, 2019Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are siblings of individuals who are in current treatment, have survived or passed away from pediatric childhood cancer.

Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship ProgramSponsor: Northwestern MutualAmount: $5,000Closing Date: January 30, 2019 – extended to February 4, 2019Description: Scholarship is open to cancer survivors, age 25 and under, who are high school seniors or graduates, or current postsecondary undergraduates. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate ScholarshipSponsor: National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationAmount: Up to $9,500Closing Date: January 31, 2019 – extended to February 15, 2019Description: Scholarship is open to full-time sophomore students who are majoring in a discipline related to NOAA’s programs and missions. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be a U.S. citizen.